Dump City Dumplings now has a brick-and-mortar location

You’ve probably seen the Dump City Dumplings food cart downtown and at various events over the years. Since 2010, Dump City has specialized in, well, dumplings and now it’s not just a food cart—the owners have taken over the restaurant space on Upper Terrace Drive in the Old Mill District … Continue reading

Wubba’s BBQ Shack is closed; food truck still open

Last week, on Friday, December 21, Wubba’s BBQ Shack posted the notice of its sudden closure on Facebook: Good morning! Wubba’s BBQ Shack would like to thank all of our wonderful customers for a great 6 years at our Bend location. We have permanently closed this location as of today … Continue reading

RiverBend Brewing’s pub to close, while brewery stays open

News came down yesterday that RiverBend Brewing, located on north Division Street, will be closing the pub and restaurant this coming Monday, November 19, while the brewery portion will remain open. This is the official word that head brewer Chasen Schultz sent out: It comes as sad news that, as … Continue reading

Worthy Taps & Tacos is open; grand opening on Saturday

You may have noticed the new addition downtown that opened somewhat quietly this week: Worthy Taps & Tacos, the downtown outpost of Worthy Brewing in the former Mazza Bistro location. Worthy is planning the grand opening this Saturday, June 30. There are eight taps of Worthy beer along with, yes, … Continue reading

Nam Tok Kitchen: westside Thai (former Thai Thai location)

Recently we ventured over to Northwest Crossing to check out the new (sort of) Thai restaurant, Nam Tok Kitchen. The style is unique to Bend, a blend of northeastern Thai and Lao cuisine, and notably the menu is entirely gluten free and made from scratch. Owner Pahlee Bretoi is from … Continue reading

French Market is closed for a week

The French Market, the European style restaurant in the former Riverside Market location, is closed for a week while they undergo some changes. According to their Facebook status: We’re making some changes! The French Market will be closed from Sunday, November 26th through Tuesday, December 5th, 2017. We will reopen … Continue reading

Rockin’ Dave’s celebrates 10 years

Time flies when you’re rockin’! Rockin’ Dave’s, the bagel and breakfast Bistro and Backstage Lounge, is turning 10 this year (this month in fact!) and plan to celebrate this weekend. Here’s their Facebook post about it: Save the date! Rockin Dave’s turns 10yrs old this month. We are celebrating this … Continue reading

Baldy’s BBQ 12-year anniversary specials

Baldy’s BBQ is celebrating their 12th anniversary this week and they are doing a “Baldyfest” special menu for a customer appreciate week! It will only run Monday through Friday this week, the 6th through the 10th: Make sure to get over there this week! These are some good deals!

February is Burger Month at McMenamins

So here’s a fun one, especially if you’re a burger fan! All month long for February, McMenamins is celebrating Burger Month and will have weekly hamburger specials. Our big, juicy Country Natural burgers, served on locally baked buns, are all the talk this month. February 1-5: Dark Star Burger-pickled jalapeños, … Continue reading

Parrilla Grill opening an eastside location

The westside’s popular Parrilla Grill will be opening a second, eastside location this February, the Bulletin reported on Saturday. It will be located in the former Taco Del Mar space that just closed. The restaurant will be moving into a 1,600-square-foot suite at 706 NE Greenwood Ave., recently vacated by … Continue reading